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Aaron Rodgers has lost one of his sponsors because of his decision not to get the coronavirus vaccine. Prevea Health on Saturday announced it is dropping the Packers quarterback. Prevea said in a statement that it is “committed to protecting its patients, staff, providers and communities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.” Rodgers told reporters back in August that he was ‘immunized’ against the virus. Last week, after he tested positive, he said that he never took the vaccine because of health

Parents across Wisconsin could soon have a better idea as to just how their local school is spending its money. Governor Tony Evers on Friday signed a law that requires schools and the state to create a website that clearly shows how much money each school in the state gets, and how that money is spent. The information is already available, but it’s not easy for parents to find and decipher. Advocates say knowing where the money is going is the first

The next Eau Claire marathon won’t just be a marathon. Organizers over the weekend said they are planning for more races next year. The theme is G-EAU BIG or G-EAU BIGGER in 2022. To G-EAU BIG you’ll need to run the marathon or half-marathon and the 5k. To G-EAU BIGGER you’ll have to run the marathon, half-marathon, or relay race, plus the new 10k and the 5k. That’d be three races in all. You can find out more and sign-up

Wisconsin is starting the week with slightly more people in the hospital with the coronavirus than last week. The state’s Hospital Association says just under 950 people are hospitalized with the virus. Of them, 252 are in the ICU. The Hospital Association does not track how many people are in the hospital with the virus as opposed to those who are hospitalized because of it.

Berkley the cat has quite a tale to tell. The Madison couple who own Berkley is waiting to be reunited with him after he spent the summer and fall out on his own. The couple moved from Madison to Washington state back in May, Berkeley went missing just days before and they had to leave him. Last week, a neighbor found Berkley in a mobile home park in DeForest. Berkeley is gaining some weight and being treated for fleas, but

A sailor who died at Pearl Harbor during World War Two is finally home in Wisconsin.  The remains of Machinist Mate First Class Harold Carney went unidentified for decades, until new DNA profiling technology was used to identify hundreds of those killed in the attack.  Carney’s remains were brought home to Benton, in Lafayette County on Saturday.  WMTV says the local town folks lined the streets to welcome him back.

The 2022 political season is getting underway.  WKOW says the Republican National Committee opened its first field office in LaCrosse on Saturday.  An RNC spokesperson called Wisconsin’s third congressional district “a top five race in the country for us.”  In Madison, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin kicked off its election efforts yesterday with an event to organize volunteers for canvassing neighborhoods ahead of next year’s midterms. 

A new law under consideration would allow Wisconsin utility users to lease their rooftop solar panels.  WPR says Wisconsin is the only state where third-party solar ownership is blocked.  A new proposal would clarify that utility customers do not need to own their rooftop installations, and allow for “third-party solar,” in which the company that installs the panels either leases them to the customer or sells the power to the property owner.  The bill co-sponsored by two Republican lawmakers could be introduced this fall.

Hello. Welcome to your weekend. The week can sometimes feel long or stressful. That’s why we like to open up our Saturday with a lighter appraoch. It’s a little “scroll down memory lane.” We take a simple look back at some events that paved the way to get us here. It’s an easy way to look back before you go forward into today. So, grab your favorite sippin’ drink and let’s scroll. Today is Saturday, November 6th, the 310th day

Tonight’s the night Wisconsin falls back.  Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. Sunday but you don’t have to stay up until then.  Just set your clocks back one hour before going to bed tonight.